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Pete’s rug ate my interview and other Seeger tales

January 31, 2014 By Peter Gale And Seymour Joseph

In 1952 the Weavers sang at my high school. What an eye-opener it was for me!

Where have all the flowers gone?

January 31, 2014 By David S. Bell And Bill Appelhans

I heard about Pete Seeger's death while driving to downtown Philadelphia. If I wasn't on the expressway, I would have pulled over to wipe my eyes and clear my head.

Buried in my grave, before I’ll be a Walmart slave!

December 3, 2013

Walmart workers striking for higher wages here have added the element of song to their picketing, marching and chanting.

Thrills are alive with sound of Audra McDonald

October 31, 2013 By Ed Rampell

Audra McDonald revealed herself as not only possessing a stellar soprano voice, but also a sparkling wit, winning personality and a strong social consciousness and conscience.

“Solidarity Forever” completed Jan. 15, 1915

January 15, 2013 By Special to People’s World

On January 15, 1915 in Chicago there was a big march on City Hall by some 1,500 jobless and hungry people demanding relief.